Plasterboard ceiling kitchen diagram. How to make a do-it-yourself suspended ceiling in the kitchen. We make a single-level ceiling ourselves

The choice of materials for finishing the kitchen is always not easy, since something is constantly being prepared in the room, steam is released, fat and oil fly in different directions. Therefore, in order not to become a constant hostage of cleaning, materials are chosen for the kitchen, which are subsequently easy to clean. Is drywall such a material, would it be appropriate in the kitchen? What are its advantages and disadvantages? We will analyze these questions below.

One of the undoubted advantages of a false ceiling in the kitchen is the ability to hide flaws. If your ceiling has defects, then suspended ceiling hides them completely. Also, such a coating does not require any surface preparation. There is no need to putty or prime the ceiling.

Plasterboard does not deform, unlike plastic, so you can place lighting fixtures as you like, without fear of damaging the material. At the same time, it is cheap, even together with the purchase of other materials, it is necessary for fixing, you will not have to spend a lot of money. In addition, its installation is very easy, which saves on hiring specialists. Anyone who has at least some idea of \u200b\u200brepair work can install a drywall structure with their own hands.

The appearance of plasterboard structures is diverse. Single-level, multi-level. The choice is so wide that it will definitely bring any project to life. If you want to make waves on the ceiling, circles, squares, steps, or somehow unusual to design a light zone with various light elements, all this allows you to make drywall.

All of the above refers to the advantages of a drywall ceiling, but it also has disadvantages.

Drywall does not tolerate moisture. In other rooms this may not have played a role, but in the kitchen, where steam rises and the possibility of flooding, it is very likely that this can become fatal. Also, frequent cleaning seems to be very dubious, it is impossible to wipe with a damp cloth, which complicates the cleaning process. You can use waterproof gypsum board, but this will raise the total cost in price. Also, to repel moisture, drywall is covered with moisture-resistant paint.

Of course, installing the right ventilation system in your kitchen will save your ceilings. There should be a hood above the stove and then drywall will be an excellent choice for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen.

How to make a plasterboard ceiling with your own hands

Plasterboard ceilings in the kitchen can be made independently, without calling specialists.

Required tools:

1. Level
2. Roulette
3. Puncher
4. Screwdriver
5. Gon
6. Pencil
7. Hacksaw
8. Spatula and putty
9. Reinforcing tape

Lighting. They must be purchased before installing the ceiling.

Based on the type of lighting, decide how many centimeters lower the suspended ceiling will be from the main one. If you have spotlights, then you need to retreat more than 8 cm, if not, then 5 cm will go.

An important stage of work is marking. Draw a horizontal line across the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe room. You want to measure all 4 corners and the center of the room. The lowest angle will be the starting point. Mark the desired distance from the floor and draw a horizontal line along the level to all corners. If you have laser level, it's better to do this job with him.

Drill the holes for the dowels along the drawn lines with a drill, a distance of about 35 cm. Screw in the profiles. After fixing the profiles, it is the turn of the hangers. They are fixed on the ceiling at a distance of 65 cm. For the convenience of work, mark the markings in advance. The main profiles are inserted into guides and fixed on hangers. After that, they need to be bent.

The secondary profiles are attached to the main profiles at the joints of the drywall sheets. You now have a frame for the sheets. Then it's up to the wiring. You need to lay all the wires in the grooves. Route the wires to the location of the lamps. Then it's up to the wiring. You need to lay all the wires in the grooves. Route the wires to the location of the lamps.

After all of the above, it is the turn of fastening drywall sheets to the frame. This process is not easy, it takes place in several stages. Before installation, you need to determine how many sheets are required. There are usually more sheets than the perimeter of the room, so they need to be cut. Cut the sheets with a hacksaw or office knife, the ends should fit exactly into the frame. The cardboard is cut on both sides and then gently breaks if the knife does not go right through. The cut edge should be straight. Trim if necessary with a knife.

Now you need to cut holes for the lamp, lamps, sockets. Place the lighting fixtures on the sheet and carefully cut the hole with a hacksaw.

Sheets are attached to the frame either longitudinally or across. If you decide to mount across, then the sheets need to be placed perpendicular to the bearing profiles. If longitudinal, then parallel with the bearing profiles. In the presence of additional laths, the installation of sheets is carried out from the corner, if not, then from the end or center. Install the self-tapping screws 10 mm from the edge of the sheet, the screws on the front side perpendicular to them. The screws must not go through the cardboard. Do not install the sheets close to the wall, they must remain on the profile. When attaching, it is better to work in pairs: one holds, the other holds. The sheets are fitted to each other and fastened to the frame with screws.

It is best to wait a couple of days before applying the putty. This way you can find out if there are any defects. Putty can be used to treat joints or the entire ceiling. It depends on the quality of the putty itself, it is better to apply a cheap one around the entire perimeter and paint with a roller. Before work, prepare the seams by first cleaning them with a knife. Apply a small layer of putty, then tuck the reinforcement tape inside and apply another layer of putty. After that, you should wait a couple of days until the seams are completely dry. Remove all irregularities with sandpaper. After drying, the surface is painted.

If you decide to make a multi-level ceiling, then you do not need to paint at this stage. On a piece of paper, draw a drawing of the future curly frame and outline the markings on the ceiling. The width of the second level is equal to the width of the first. Fix the guide profile, attach the main guides to it. The profile needs to be bent along the radius of the required sections. Route lamp wires to desired locations. Saw the sheet of the required shape and attach to the profile, as before on the first level. Then it remains only to close the resulting box with a sheet of drywall and install the lamps. Putty the box, wait a couple of days and paint. Your ceiling is ready.

Ceiling design in the interior of the kitchen

Which plasterboard ceiling to choose in the kitchen depends only on your imagination. there is general views designs that can be changed depending on your desires.

The most common option is just a flat single-level ceiling. It hides all flaws and takes up a minimum of height.

A little more difficult to install, but multi-level ceilings look more beautiful. The second level can be made curved, straight, wavy. But it is better not to do this if you have a low kitchen. Tiered ceilings will eat up a lot more space.

Shaped ceiling. Very difficult to install, better not to do it yourself. This design can be decorated with a central decorative element.

Frame ceiling. One of the most simple options tiered ceiling. Consists of several steps. Typically, this design is complemented by several lighting zones.

Diagonal ceiling. The main design element of such a ceiling is various wavy or straight structures.

Zonal ceiling. Such a ceiling allows you to divide the room into several zones. Very convenient when decorating a kitchen, can be divided dining area and a cooking area.

Plasterboard ceilings often go side-by-side with different lighting layouts. You can create a spectacular design with a chandelier as the central element.

There is also an option without accents, just distribute different lamps or led strip along the radius of the ceiling, creating different lighting. This option is convenient for creating different zones and degrees of lighting.

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In order to decorate an apartment beautifully and maintain the same style in all rooms, it is important to pay great attention to the technology of finishing the ceilings. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to make a suspended ceiling in a plasterboard kitchen on our own without the help of specialists.

If you want to save financial resources, and at the same time learn how to collect, read this material very carefully.

Preparatory stage

The entire technology of creating suspended ceilings from plasterboard can be divided into several stages:

1. We determine the height of your ceilings and beat off the levels in the space of the room.
2. We expose special guides according to the created level.
3. We insert the profile, screw in the brackets, create a frame under the desired level.
4. We place the cotton wool in the space behind the suspended ceiling, put the jumpers and apply drywall.

What tools should you purchase before installing a plasterboard ceiling in your kitchen:

• Spirit level (a special tool for determining the level of horizontal placement of structures in the space of a room
• 2 m level to determine the level of installation
• Ordinary tape measure (5 meter)
• Construction line
• Standard triangular building ruler
• Drill with a set of attachments
• Conventional screwdriver
• Plane
• Special knife (construction) with a set replaceable bladesas well as a hacksaw
• Paint pencil
• Sandpaper

Tools

To assemble the false ceiling construction in the kitchen, we need the following materials:

• Plasterboard sheets (gypsum plasterboard). On both sides they are covered with soft textured cardboard, which is firmly glued to the plaster. The length of the gypsum board is from 2000 to 3000 mm, and the width is 1200 mm. These sheets are usually finished with gray cardboard.
• Fire-resistant gypsum plasterboard (GKLO). Not used in residential premises, more often found in the industrial field.
• Waterproof gypsum plasterboard (GKLV). Suitable for kitchens and showers in cases where ventilation is installed, which removes some of the moisture. Finishing - green cardboard.
• Waterproof gypsum plasterboard sheets of increased fire resistance (GKLVO). Aggregate functions and properties of absolutely all of the above types.
• Gypsum fiber sheet (GVL). This type cannot be finished with cardboard. It is super hard and hyper fire resistant.
• Waterproof gypsum fiber sheet (GVLV).

Getting started with creating a false ceiling

Water level beating stage

You will need 1 assistant and a special tool - a water level. Draw a straight horizontal line parallel to the floor on any of the walls at eye level with a pencil or chalk using a ruler. Next, draw a vertical line in the same way to make a cross. This point is now your helper's location to fish the level. And you need to walk in all corners and draw lines.

At the water level, the water in both flasks should be exactly half. Also, do not forget to completely release air from the water level, otherwise it will not work out exactly.

Your assistant should put one of the flasks to the drawn cross, and you need to do the same, placing the second one against the corner of the wall. The border of the water in the flask is caught by those who stand at the cross, but you are standing motionless. The line is fixed with a pencil. Thus, marks are made around the perimeter of the entire kitchen.

Water level beating

Where do you need labels:

• Select the longest wall and put 2 marks there (the kitchen can be either rectangular or polygonal).
• On the remaining 3 walls, one mark will be enough.

If your future plasterboard ceiling will be backlit in the kitchen, namely with built-in lamps, then you should not subtract 5 cm, but, for example, 10 cm.

False ceiling luminaire

The stage of correct alignment of the guides

Now we transfer all the marks along the kitchen perimeter up by the value that we got in the calculations in the previous step. It is necessary to measure the wall on which you have 2 marks (the longest wall of the kitchen). Cut the guide lengthwise.

The guide is nailed with dowels in the areas where the marks are drawn. At the bottom, you need to bring a 2-meter level and make sure that there is no gap anywhere.

Advice to everyone who has at least one wall length of 3 meters in the kitchen - purchase guides from 4 meters and higher in stores.

We also place the guides around the entire inner perimeter of the kitchen, paying attention to all the marks on the walls, as well as to the guides themselves on the adjacent walls.

Recheck the curvature several times so as not to spoil your future ceiling.

Exposed guides

Wireframe creation stage

We find the most even angle (by eye), which we will further focus on in order to set new marks for the profiles.

Every 60 centimeters we put marks on the walls (60, then 120, then 18, then 240). We repeat the same actions on the other side. Next, you need to measure the profile, cut it off and insert it into the guides at the points where there are marks.

Making measurements

Then we screw on the brackets so that the whole structure is held firmly. We proceed to exposing the frame itself. Again, you will need a second assistant: someone will maintain the level, and another participant will do the fastening of the profiles. This process is shown in detail in this video.

One participant will have to set the level from one edge, and the other from the opposite. Then the level must be turned across and press one of the edges of the level to the guide of the other edge. (Holes for the dowels should be drilled at a distance of 35-40 cm). So, the main profiles are inserted into all the guides. This means that you can proceed to the next stage.

Profile attachment

The stage of attaching drywall to the ceiling surface

In order to beautifully and correctly install a suspended plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen, you need to study the following photos with step by step instructions by fastening the structure to the surface of the ceiling itself.

We fasten the sheet to the ceiling with one edge on the fixed profile, and snap the second

Now the drywall sheet can be moved to the right or left

After fixing the sheet to the screws, remove the supporting profiles and use them for other sheets

To attach the material of plasterboard sheets to the created frame on the ceiling, we divide the technology into the following stages:

1. We cut the sheets with a hacksaw. A hacksaw should be chosen with fine teeth to make it easier to cut (a clerical knife is also suitable). We cut the material 120 by 250 or 120 by 125 centimeters. Make sure all joints are even. You need to cut on the most even horizontal, it is best to choose a large table or floor.

   

   Cut with a hacksaw

2. Processing with a planer. We use the plane to process the resulting edge. If you eventually notice edges that remain and protrude slightly, remove them with a sharp knife.

   

   We process with a plane

3. Cut out holes for fixtures or lamps, if necessary according to the plan. Here it is necessary to clearly measure everything in advance and place it first on the plan, and then mark the location on the drywall.

   

   Cutting holes for lamps

4. Directly the surface finish itself with drywall sheets. There are two ways to attach the material to the ceiling: transversely or longitudinally. Transversely - we place the sheets strictly perpendicular to the metal profiles, longitudinally - we place them parallel to the bearing profiles. Self-tapping screws must be installed at a distance of 10 to 15 mm, stepping back from the edge of the drywall sheets. The screws are screwed in so that they do not protrude on the front side of the ceiling (watch the depth of screwing). The screws must be screwed into the metal frame by 10 mm. The location and length of the screws will determine the total thickness of the entire ceiling sheathing. The distance at which the screws are located from each other is 150 mm. Make sure the cardboard is in good condition and not damaged at the points where the screws are attached. This will make the attachment secure. If there is a gap between the ceiling and the walls, it is better to close it with a special corner instead of putty. Another important point: 2 days before the installation work, the material must lie in the room where it will be subsequently installed.

   

   We fix the sheets to the ceiling

5. We putty the joints. Wait about 2 days before puttingtying. We carefully examine all the flaws and joints, eliminate them. We clean all surfaces from the remaining dust and unnecessary parts, a reinforcing tape will help here. The putty must be carefully pressed with a spatula, in no case leaving air bubbles. We are waiting for the final drying and go through the necessary areas with sandpaper. If necessary, apply a second layer of putty to level the surface, also wait until it is completely dry and work with sandpaper.

   

   Putty joints

How to install lamps on the ceiling is shown in this video.

Now you can easily build a false ceiling in the kitchen with your own hands, following our instructions in the article, step-by-step photos and videos. You will need patience and attentiveness. After the putty, you can also paint your kitchen ceiling, if you wish, so that a uniform style is maintained throughout the apartment. But usually a suspended ceiling looks beautiful and elegant even without paint.

Functional and available ceilings from drywall (photos for the kitchen will inspire new ideas) - a good solution for finishing. The material is resistant to moisture, practical, can be used in almost any design project. A pleasant bonus is the use of a plasterboard ceiling for zoning surfaces with the ability to create both simple and complex multi-level structures.

Advantages and disadvantages of systems

Plasterboard ceilings have many positive characteristics.

These include:

• the ability to mask communications and surface defects;
• the possibility of zoning the kitchen area;
• versatility - products will complement any interior;
• high heat and sound insulation properties;
• open opportunities for the implementation of ideas with a lighting system;
• long service life;
• easy care.

The designs also have some drawbacks that photographs, for the most part, are not able to convey:

• ceilings "steal" the height (from 7 cm and more);
• installation of complex multi-level structures is laborious, requiring experience and skills;
• prolonged use can lead to cracks in the joints.

Against the background of the advantages, several disadvantages are insignificant. The main thing is to install a plasterboard ceiling in a kitchen with high ceilings, without trying to complete the installation yourself without experience in such work and the appropriate skills.

As for the service life, from time to time a small cosmetic repair will be enough in order to keep the original appearance of the products unchanged.

Versions and decorative component

Plasterboard systems (often called euro ceilings) allow you to implement different design ideas using additional decorative elements and building materials... The main condition for the implementation of projects is a sufficient level of ceiling height in the kitchen.

Than less space and the lower the ceilings, the more limited the options will be. The correct layout of the structure using several levels and the installation of lighting equipment will make the kitchen stylish and functional.

For an extra effect, you can paint the plasterboard ceiling (use no more than two colors). In rooms with low ceilings, light colors will be appropriate, visually expanding the space.

Suitable as auxiliary elements:

• mirrors;
• glass;
• rhinestones;
• stained-glass windows;
• tree elements, etc.

The thoughtful design of plasterboard suspended ceilings will help to maintain the style of the room decoration with the necessary allocation and zoning of areas.

Suspended and hemmed structures - what are the features?

False ceiling is not often included in kitchen design, but in vain. Plasterboard construction of such a plan is ideal for masking surface imperfections, it looks modern and fashionable. Communications and ventilation are hidden behind the canvas. The system allows you to arrange beneficial and functional lighting for zoning with its help of the kitchen room in the most advantageous way.

The hemmed one differs from the suspended one by its pronounced capital structure. He is able to withstand an order of magnitude more significant loads, practical, opens up more opportunities for the implementation of ideas for decor.

Single-level - a simple and cost-effective solution

When planning a plasterboard ceiling in a small kitchen, it is worth exploring the features of simple single-level products. This option for finishing the rough base is considered the most affordable and economical partly because of the low consumption of materials, and partly because of the possibility of installation without the participation of a master in the process.

A simple algorithm of actions and right choice colors will allow you to create real masterpieces with minimal costs... Additional surface painting will simplify maintenance of the structure. Lighting equipment in single-level ceilings is mounted either in the central part or along the perimeter.

Two-tier systems - possible options

If the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows, you can arrange beautiful ceilings from plasterboard on the basis of several tiers. The first is the ceiling base, the second is a geometric figure in the central part, or perimeter.

An interesting solution is combined figures, and a new trend of fashion is abstraction on the ceiling, visually changing the perception of the kitchen.

Multilevel ceilings - on the verge of fantasy

Among all the varieties of plasterboard structures for the kitchen, multi-level ceilings are one of the most unusual and promising in terms of the implementation of bold ideas. In comparison with fashionable stretch fabrics, they are unconditionally in the lead due to the absence of any restrictions regarding location, color palette, lighting installation.

Just like two-level ceilings, multi-level structures are practical and durable, and in addition, they allow:

• use high-tech lighting fixtures for room zoning;
• mirror finish to visually expand the space;
• combine levels with harmonious shades to create an individual atmosphere;
• use additional materials for finishing to match the furniture and kitchen textiles.

Multilevel structures - really profitable solution for the design of the kitchen interior. This is easy to verify by looking at pictures of ceilings of completed projects with an analysis of reviews of real owners.

Combined ceiling - how is it different?

Combined plasterboard ceilings are the choice of extraordinary personalities who are inclined to experiment. Designs can combine several styles, as well as several options for materials for decoration. So, for example, drywall can be successfully combined with stretch PVC or fabric cloth, adding tiers, thinking over an unusual placement of lighting equipment.

With the help of combined ceilings, you can not only zone the room, but also highlight individual zones. Such designs are practical, durable, do not need special care.

About curly ceilings in the kitchen - what you need to know?

Non-standard solution - curly ceilings from drywall in the kitchen, which are considered a variation on the theme of suspended structures. The systems have both pros and cons, nevertheless, they are actively used by designers to decorate stylish interiors.

Curly kitchen ceilings have the following advantages:

• mask defects in the ceiling base;
• can be repaired without complete replacement;
• hide communications;
• zoning the room;
• affordable;
• do not need special care;
• visually expand the room.

The disadvantages include a rather complicated installation. In addition, the design of plasterboard ceilings for a kitchen of this kind can be realized only in spacious rooms, where the centimeters "eaten" by the structure are not so noticeable.

As for the figures that can be combined with the base, the options can be limited exclusively by the scarcity of imagination. You can experiment with the most simple elements, and with complex ones. Most often, designers combine the basis:

• with squares;
• with circles;
• with ovals;
• with rhombuses;
• with ellipses.

Looking through the sketches of the ceilings, you can see how easy it is to get elegant patterns in the form of waves and weaves from simple combinations of figures. The author's hand drawing will look especially bright. It is advisable to entrust such work to an artist.

Design lighting options

"Playing" with lighting, you can make something exclusive and bright from a simple single-tiered ceiling. The main thing is to think over the lighting system at the design stage of the structure, taking into account the layout and dimensions of the room.

The most functional in the kitchen is considered spot lighting... Providing a sufficient level of light, the lamps do not hurt the eyes, creating the illusion of a pouring light stream.

In a spacious kitchen, it is permissible to install a light cornice to illuminate a specific area, with its layout with spotlights placed randomly or according to certain contours.

The photo gallery of ready-made kitchens with plasterboard ceilings will help to determine the choice of lighting option. It is enough to choose a photo of the room with the corresponding real parameters and purpose.

Ceiling surface painting - how, what and why?

To make the ceiling perfect and fashionable, drywall sheets (originally milky) are coated with a layer of water-based paint. To do this, use ordinary paint brushes or a roller.

AT water-based paint add concentrated dyes to obtain the desired tone. They paint only a clean, dry surface of the sheets, applying at least two layers.

You can install a two-level plasterboard ceiling or a multi-level structure only where the size of the room allows. Such a system will make a small kitchen even smaller, limiting the functionality.

The really important step is lighting design. It is necessary to think over the options for lamps, their locations. It is believed that the most brightly lit work areas, soft and cozy light is advisable to install in the recreation and dining areas.

Both the color and the design of the ceilings should be thought out based on the stylistic direction used in the room. The surfaces must be in harmony with each other so that the overall picture is perfect. Plasterboard geometric shapes will help to place the right accents. They will visually correct the shape and size of the kitchen.

By creating classic design for the kitchen, you should take a closer look at the ideas with matt ceilings from drywall. Futuristic designs modern kitchens it is hard to imagine without bold combinations and glossy surfaces in vibrant colors.

For many of us, the kitchen is one of the main areas in the house. This is where we spend most of our time preparing and eating food. Often, the kitchen becomes a kind of living room, where it is customary to receive guests and arrange family gatherings. Therefore, if not plays a key role, then it is largely reflected in the interior of the entire living space.

Despite the fact that today the market of finishing materials is quite extensive, more and more often the ceiling parts of our kitchens are decorated with plasterboard sheets... This technical solution can be considered one of the most successful, given the low cost and quality of the end result. The design, decoration of ceilings in the kitchen, made of plasterboard, allows you to solve several problems at once - technological and aesthetic. How to achieve the desired result using a drywall board? How to make the ceiling in your own kitchen beautiful, original and at the same time practical in maintenance and durable are the main questions that we will have to deal with.

To begin with, the kitchen, in the conventional sense, is a high-tech room. A large number of various devices, devices and mechanisms are concentrated on a small area. Appliances and electrical appliances are used to prepare and store food. Kitchen furniture it is also designed to optimize the interior space, creating a comfortable stay. Based on this interior decoration, in particular, the design of the ceiling in the kitchen has its own specifics and is somewhat different from the decoration of other rooms and rooms in the house.

You can use the simplest, traditional methods of finishing the ceiling parts for finishing, such as whitewashing and painting. However, new technologies and fashion trends put forward more and more new requirements in terms of perfection of ceiling design. It is the plasterboard ceilings for the kitchen that meet the goals and objectives. Unlike other finishes, plastic, wood and PVC film, gypsum plasterboard provides an opportunity to realize the most daring design ideas. GKL ceiling structures provide technical capabilities to comprehensively solve the problem with the upper part of the kitchen. In addition, this option allows you to quickly make a stylish and fashionable surface on your own, emphasizing the features of the interior. It is also a real opportunity to create such a structure in the kitchen made of plasterboard that would be able to hide all the existing flaws of house structures, hide the communications located in this part of the house and network engineering.

Experts in the field of apartment design note the following advantages of plasterboard used for working with ceilings in the kitchen:

• ease of installation; having an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat you will have to deal with in the future, you can independently assemble a simple suspended structure, not to mention something complex and pompous;
• drywall is one of the few finishing materials that meet all sanitary and safety standards; in the finished product there are no impurities harmful to the human body, only gypsum and paper base;
• high manufacturability of the material, which has excellent sound and thermal insulation properties; ceiling plasterboard construction allows you to compactly insulate any room, especially in a private house. Drywall perfectly protects the interior from outside sounds.

In addition to the listed advantages, a little should be said about the fact that you can make a simple laconic ceiling yourself. Plates are mounted quite easily, seams and joints are processed with putty. There are no particular difficulties with painting or wallpapering. In addition, for rooms with high humidity, you can use a special moisture-resistant gypsum board, which is highly resistant to moisture and temperature extremes.

Due to the construction of several levels, it is possible to achieve zoning of the internal space, which will be very relevant in any kitchen.

Suspended structures can visually increase or decrease the interior space.

What types of plasterboard ceilings are used for kitchen equipment

Before you start repairing ceilings in your own kitchen, you need a little theoretical knowledge about where and what type of ceiling structures are best installed.

Experts recommend using in each individual case, either hanging technology, or hemming. In the first case, we are talking about a suspension system that is mounted on the base ceiling using a frame. Assembled from metal longitudinal and transverse profiles, the frame is attached with suspensions to the floors. With the help of suspensions, you can independently adjust the height of the ceiling, based on technological expediency. Some make a frame indoors in a small area, using for this wooden slats and bars.

On a note: for a kitchen where high humidity is always present, do wooden frame Not recommended. Over time, the wood will begin to deform under the influence of moisture, which will lead to a distortion and curvature of the drywall surface.

After installing the frame in the received free space (up to 10-20 cm), if necessary, lay insulation or soundproof materials. After that, there is a wiring to the lighting sources, other communications are placed in special protective channels. At the end preparatory work you can proceed directly to fastening plasterboard fragments, cut in accordance with the specified dimensions.

Important! A distinction should be made between modular installation and one-piece suspended ceiling. The first option involves working with ready-made factory panels of a certain size. The second option involves the use of whole sheets of material, which are subjected to finishing at the end of the work.

As for the hemming system, in this case the whole structure has a slightly different look. There are no suspensions, and the metal or wooden frame is directly attached to the concrete or wood floor. The plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen cannot hide communications and ensure the installation of hidden lighting fixtures... The main goal, which is pursued in this case, is to hide defects on the floors, to provide an even and smooth surface in the upper part of the kitchen. Unlike a suspended system, a false ceiling is very convenient for small apartments where the height of the premises is critical. However, unlike a suspended structure, such a ceiling is much stronger and more rigid.

GCR is laid on the assembled frame, after which all joints and seams must be puttied. Then you can choose for yourself whether to paint the ceiling or paste over with wallpaper.

How to choose a finishing material for working with ceilings in the kitchen

Remember immediately, once and for all! Always work only with materials from well-known manufacturers. It will not be superfluous to get acquainted with the availability of the certificate when buying drywall. The use of low-quality drywall often causes the ceiling structure to become unusable quickly.

The following types of gypsum cardboard are usually presented in the trade network:

• standard gypsum board;
• moisture resistant gypsum plasterboard;
• refractory GKLO.

Plasterboard is white and gray in color. The moisture-resistant material has a green paper base, but refractory drywall cannot be confused with anything. The sheets of this material are red. Traditionally, the material is produced with the following parameters: length 2.5-3 m, width 1.2 meters. The thickness can be different, from 6.5 to 12.5 mm. For finishing works indoors, it is better to use material with a thickness of 8-9 mm.

On a note: a plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen is best done from moisture-resistant sheets. Such a surface will last much longer than conventional drywall. In places where heating devices are installed: stove, stove or heating boiler, it is best to put refractory material on the ceiling. Especially in those places where the hood and chimney pass.

In order for the ceiling to be more stable, some experts recommend treating the drywall sheets with fire retardants. This is not necessary, but the fire resistance of your ceiling will improve dramatically.

When working with a moisture-resistant material, it is necessary to take into account the greater weight of the consumable, therefore, a frame of increased strength must be installed. For reliability, the cells in the crate should have 50x50 or 50x60cm. Each segment metal profile must be attached with an individual hanger.

Features of the design of ceilings in the kitchen, made of plasterboard

Thanks to technical specifications and the properties of the gypsum plasterboard, the finishing of ceilings acquired a second wind. For kitchens, you can now choose the most diverse ceiling design options, however, when choosing a ceiling option, you should rely on the following criteria:

First. We choose the optimal shape of the ceiling surface, taking into account the technological parameters of the room (height, features of the internal layout and the presence of furniture);

Second. Decide on the choice of lighting system (central lighting or spotlights);

Third: as much as possible to hide the communications in the kitchen.

When analyzing all technical conditions a preliminary draft of the ceiling of the kitchen is being drawn up. Thanks to preliminary sketches and a sketch, it will become clear how much material is required and where the main decorative elements will be placed.

Each finish must take into account the functionality of the new ceiling. Over working area usually create boxes where spot lighting is placed, and ventilation and exhaust ducts are located. It is in the working area that a significant decrease in the level of the ceiling surface is most often allowed.

By the type of ceiling design used in kitchens, the following types of plasterboard structures are distinguished:

• single-level;
• two-level;
• multilevel structures.

For reference: single-level ceiling structures are usually used in small kitchens. For large rooms, this is usually done in studio apartments, you can tune in to the installation of two-level ceilings and structures with various curly elements.

In each case, the choice is yours. It all depends on which room you plan to work in and how much your imagination allows you.

Eventually

Having an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat material you will have to work with, you can safely proceed with the installation. Buying consumable, remember that a stock of 20% of the required area will not hurt you. It is best to make hanging structures in the kitchen before the walls are pasted over and the floors are laid. Do the rest in accordance with traditional technology. To consolidate the information, we suggest remembering the following aspects:

1. Plasterboard ceiling structures can be of two types:

• suspended;
• hemming.

2. For kitchens, it is better to use moisture-resistant drywall that can withstand high humidity

3. Single-level, maximum two-level ceilings are suitable for small kitchens.

4. Large kitchen areas are great for multi-tiered suspension systems

5. All installation work plasterboard ceilings it is necessary to start before the interior finishing of floors and walls is finished